Graduate Software Engineer

United States Digital Space LLC; London; On-site; NOK 568,000 - 820,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonus

Mentor program

27 vacation days + UK holidays

Meals provided (breakfast & lunch)

Private medical insurance

Pension scheme

Relocation & visa sponsorship for exp|

Job summary

Optiver in London is seeking a Graduate Software Engineer to develop simple, well-architected systems for the capital markets. You will work alongside traders, researchers, and engineers to enable fast, accurate decision-making and continuous improvement across trading tech.

You'll participate in Global Academy training, be paired with a mentor, and gain exposure to cutting-edge AI tooling, performance bonuses, and international transfer opportunities while benefiting from a collaborative,

Qualifications

• Graduating between Aug 2024 and Aug 2027, with a maximum of 3 years of work experience.
• Passionate about clean code and well-architected systems.
• Strong knowledge of algorithms, memory and concurrency models, CPU architecture, OS and relational databases.
• Proficient in C++, Python or Java with understanding of system operations.
• Analytical mindset and teamwork with engineers, traders and business ops.

Responsibilities

• Develop simple, well-architected solutions for capital markets.
• Collaborate with traders, researchers, risk analysts and engineers to meet business needs.
• Gain in-depth knowledge of engineering for the capital markets.

Skills

C++

Python

Java

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s/PhD in Computer Science/Computer Engineering

Job description

As a Graduate Software Engineer, your work is mission-critical at our firm. You will work on solutions that enable us to react to markets at lightning-fast speeds. Your work will be the magic behind the scenes, enabling our teams to make split-second decisions with precision and confidence. By working in an interdisciplinary manner and innovating and optimising code, you will keep our firm competitive in the ever-evolving capital markets.

Optiver is building with cutting edge AI technology in the most competitive, data rich landscapes in the world: financial markets. That means no two days are the same, and every day brings new, exciting technical challenges to solve.

What you’ll do

Your onboarding

You will participate in Optiver’s comprehensive Global Academy and be equipped with the knowledge needed to make an impact the moment you join your team. The comprehensive training covers trading theory and Optiver’s tech stack to hone your skills for your role. In addition, you will be paired with a dedicated mentor who will empower you to take ownership of your work and make a difference.

Your responsibilities

As a Graduate Software Engineer, you will work closely with best-in-class traders, researchers, risk analysts and other engineers to develop simple, well-architected solutions that meet the needs of our business. No one day is ever the same. You will gain and develop in-depth knowledge of engineering for the capital markets. Our collective passion to solve problems makes a direct impact on our business.

What you’ll get

You’ll join a culture of collaboration and excellence, where you’ll be surrounded by curious thinkers and creative problem solvers. Motivated by a passion for continuous improvement, you’ll thrive in a supportive, high-performing environment alongside talented colleagues, working collectively to tackle the toughest problems in the financial markets.

In addition, you’ll receive:

• A performance-based bonus structure, enabling all of our employees to benefit from our global profit pool
• The opportunity to work alongside best-in-class professionals
• 27 paid vacation days plus all UK public holidays
• Daily breakfast and lunch, along with support on commuting expenses
• Private medical insurance, pension scheme, and ClassPass fitness membership
• Training and continuous learning opportunities
• International transfer opportunities for global career growth
• Competitive relocation packages and visa sponsorship where necessary for expats

Who you are

• Bachelor’s, Master’s or PhD degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or equivalent, with outstanding academic achievements
• Graduating between August 2024 and August 2027, with a maximum of 3 years of work experience
• Passionate about clean code, simple, well-architected systems, and continuous improvement
• Proficient in industry-standard coding languages such as C++, Python, or Java, with a strong understanding of underlying computer architecture and system operations
• A solid grasp of algorithms, memory and concurrency models, CPU-architecture, operating systems and relational databases
• Have an entrepreneurial attitude and an interest in the financial industry
• An analytical mindset and strong problem-solving skills
• Able to work closely with other engineers, traders, and business operations

Diversity statement

Optiver is committed to diversity and inclusion.

We encourage applications from candidates from any and all backgrounds, and we welcome requests for reasonable adjustments during the process to ensure that you can best demonstrate your abilities. Please let us know if you would like to request any reasonable adjustments by contacting the Recruitment team via the contact form, selecting “Reasonable Adjustments” as the subject of your inquiry.

For answers to some of our most frequently asked questions, refer to our FAQs.

For applicants based in India, our entry route is via the placement office internship hiring season (July/August).

Optiver has a global application re-apply policy for our intern and graduate roles. If you have completed an online assessment or interviewed for a technology graduate or internship role at any Optiver location in the past 8 months, please note that you are not yet eligible to reapply. We welcome you to re-apply after the 8-month cool off period.